Joel Embiid is not looking forward to facing the New York Knicks on Opening Day. In particular, the Knicks’ impending championship celebrations seem to have left Embiid dreading the game. The 76ers-Knicks rivalry is one the NBA can’t get enough…
Joel Embiid revealed he plans to stay in the locker room to avoid watching the New York Knicks' championship ring ceremony during their Opening Day clash. Speaking after Philadelphia's 125-120 preseason loss to the Boston Celtics, Embiid noted he has no desire to see the celebrations and is focused on taking the regular season day by day after staying healthy all summer.
The matchup follows two consecutive playoff eliminations for the 76ers at the hands of the Knicks, including a sweep in 2026. Philadelphia enters the campaign with significant roster shifts, signing Tacko Fall to a two-way deal following Ariel Hukporti's season-ending Achilles injury, while head coach Nick Nurse considers alternative center options.
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